NYC Mayoral Inauguration 2026: Why Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero Are Now Public Enemies #1

The 2026 mayoral inauguration of Zohran Mamdani in New York City has banned the Flipper Zero and Raspberry Pi devices. While you can bring your laptop and smartphone, these tech-savvy gadgets apparently pose a greater threat than your average firecracker or drone. Perhaps they just want to avoid a hacking hootenanny!

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When it comes to the 2026 New York City mayoral inauguration, it seems like we’ve got a classic case of “techno-paranoia.” While the Flipper Zero and Raspberry Pi have been booted off the guest list, laptops and smartphones are still free to party. Who knew code could be so controversial? Let’s just hope the mayor doesn’t decide to ban Wi-Fi next!

Key Points:

  • New York City’s 2026 mayoral inauguration bans Flipper Zero and Raspberry Pi devices.
  • Other banned items include weapons, drones, strollers, and even bicycles.
  • The Flipper Zero is popular among security researchers for testing wireless protocols.
  • The Raspberry Pi is a versatile single-board computer used for countless applications.
  • Event organizers have not clarified why these specific tech devices were banned.

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